Competitions

Categories

Image submissions can be entered in each of the 3 categories.

Traditional (Colour)

Images depict the subject matter in a realistic, objective manner as seen by the photographer. Images have little post-production other than some cropping, straightening and colour (contrast and saturation) work done to improve the photographic presentation of the subject. Long exposure and minimal (realistic) HDR techniques are accepted in this category. Heavily manipulated images must be entered in the ‘Altered Reality’ category. Think “digital correction” for this category.

Black and White / Monochrome

Images depict the subject matter in a realistic, objective manner as seen by the photographer. By removing the range of colour, an image is left with basic lines, textures and forms. Find a subject that has any or all of these elements as well as good contrast and you will have a great black and white image. For this category, any monochrome image is acceptable – black and white, sepia, blue tone etc. Long exposure techniques are also accepted in this category. Heavily manipulated images must be entered in the ‘Altered Reality’ category.

Altered Reality

Manipulate your own photographs to create surreal, abstract, impressionistic, or unrealistic images. Experiment with either in-camera or post processing software using special effects, montages, collages, composites, heavy HDR, or any other technique. There is no limit to what you can do! Be creative, but at the same time try to make your image look less like it might belong in the Traditional category. If you think in terms of “artistic” – that’s the image we’re looking for. Think “digital manipulation – creating art” for this category.

Clinics

The clinics the Saskatoon Camera Club hold (4 times a year) give the members a chance to select a prints or digital images to be evaluated and given constructive comments.

Who gives the constructive comments?
The members comment on the work.

Why select topics?
You need a common topic to aim at. So topics are selected to give you a goal to achieve in your photograph.

Timeline of Clinics
Entries are submitted on the dates designated in the Club Calendar (usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month) and critiqued on the last Tuesday of the month.

How many photos can I submit?A total of 2 entries can be entered each clinic in any of the following categories: